Talk of canals, terror in KP dominates coalition Iftar – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to appease their “annoyed” coalition partner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday hosted an iftar dinner for the PPP, following President Asif Ali Zardari’s address to a joint sitting of parliament. The PPP delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, reportedly expressed their reservations over the controversial project to carve more canals out […]
PM seeks greater outreach for Rs20bn Ramazan package – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant ministries, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and private sector partners to reassess the ongoing awareness campaign for the Rs20 billion Ramazan Relief Package, aiming to increase outreach and bridge the gap between disbursement and withdrawals. The prime minister, during his visit to the National […]
Straining to hear Zardari speak, govt members ‘ignore’ PTI din – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The opposition on Monday — in keeping with tradition — did its best to drown out President Asif Ali Zardari’s address to a joint sitting of parliament on Monday. While television broadcasts of the speech kept the cameras pointed at the dignitaries on the dais or the treasury benches, the noisy protests and slogans […]
TTP is becoming umbrella group for regional militants, Pakistan tells UN
Listen to article Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is evolving into an umbrella organisation for militant groups in the region, with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban authorities complicit in its cross-border attacks. Speaking at a UNSC session on Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, accused Kabul […]
Javed Sheikh On Emraan Hashmi’s Behaviour On the Sets of ‘Jannat’
Javed Sheikh, a veteran Pakistani actor, director, and producer, has been a prominent figure in both Pakistani and Indian entertainment for decades. With his extensive career, Sheikh has become a household name, known for his iconic roles in dramas such as Ankahi and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. His presence in Pakistani cinema is equally impressive, with standout performances […]
Over 200 mothers warned after potential hepatitis B exposure at Sydney hospital
Listen to article Australia’s New South Wales Health has issued a warning after it was revealed that more than 200 mothers may have been exposed to hepatitis B at Nepean Hospital in Sydney over an 11-year period. The exposure is linked to a healthcare worker in the Birth Unit who was infectious with the virus between 2013 […]
Infowars reporter Jamie White killed in Austin, Alex Jones blames DA Garza
Listen to article A reporter for Infowars, Jamie White, was found dead in Austin, Texas, late Sunday night, with founder Alex Jones claiming the journalist was “brutally murdered.” The Austin Police Department (APD) confirmed they were investigating a possible homicide after officers discovered White, an adult male, with visible trauma on the 2300 block of Douglas Street […]
Tesla shares fall 15%, erasing gains from post-election surge
Listen to article Shares of Tesla, the US electric carmaker, plummeted by over 15%, wiping out the gains the company had seen following the US presidential election in November. The sharp decline came after a lowered delivery forecast from an analyst, which exerted further downward pressure on the stock price. Tesla’s stock had surged in the wake […]
Tezgam Express derails at Rohri station, causing major disruption
Listen to article The Tezgam Express, travelling from Karachi to Rawalpindi, derailed at Rohri station, with one of its bogies leaving the track. Upon receiving the report of the incident, a crane was dispatched from the loco shed to promptly restore the derailed bogie onto the track, Express News reported. Railway sources have confirmed that the accident […]
Pereira responds to ex-girlfriend’s celebration after ufc 313 loss to Ankalaev
Listen to article Alex Pereira has responded after a video surfaced of his ex-girlfriend celebrating his loss at UFC 313, which went viral over the weekend. The 37-year-old Brazilian fighter lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev in a five-round decision at the pay-per-view event on Saturday. Pereira, who was aiming to defend his title for […]